Ricky Thornton Jr. has found his way to Victory Lane in almost every way this year. But the 33rd Prairie Dirt Classic at Fairbury Speedway presented a new challenge. After a broken crank trigger almost ended his night on Lap 81, he stormed from sixth to first in six laps, passing Bobby Pierce with 13 … Read more
Four drivers took a step toward Fairbury Speedway’s history books Friday night. Bobby Pierce, Chris Madden, Ryan Gustin, and Ricky Thornton Jr. earned $5,000 World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Prairie Dirt Showdown wins, and locked themselves into the first two rows of Saturday’s Prairie Dirt Classic. Twelve other drivers also punched their tickets into … Read more
The final click of a camera played like a director yelling “cut” on the scene in Victory Lane. Crews spread. Forced poses eased. And Tim McCreadie had already given his star performance as the 2014 Prairie Dirt Classic champion at Fairbury Speedway. However, they were far from wrapped. Before leaving with the trophy and big … Read more
The 33rd Prairie Dirt Classic awaits the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models with one of the biggest purses of the season, July 28-29. Boasting a nearly $300,000 overall purse, the coveted Late Model event will pay $50,000 to Saturday’s 100-lap main event winner – and $500 to every lap leader, meaning a … Read more
As July closes for the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series, one of the most highly-anticipated events on the 2023 schedule awaits the Series in Central Illinois. The 33rd Prairie Dirt Classic at Fairbury Speedway is July 28-29, boasting a $50,000 payday to the winner and continuing the Summer of Money for … Read more
One of the most prestigious events of the year for the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models will also boast one of the biggest purses of the season. The 33rd annual Prairie Dirt Classic at Fairbury Speedway boasts a $290,000 overall purse – a $57,000 increase from last year – between the two … Read more
The World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series and Fairbury Speedway will celebrate their 10th anniversary of working together in 2023 by making the 33rd annual Prairie Dirt Classic bigger than ever. There will be a $57,000 overall purse increase to the marquee event, set for July 28-29, highlighted by the Prairie Dirt … Read more
Brandon Sheppard knew less than 10 laps into Saturday’s Prairie Dirt Classic his ability to read Fairbury’s surface would pay off well. And pay off big. As the New Berlin, IL driver saw a cushion building on the track’s high banks, he felt right at home. The reigning World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late … Read more
The World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models will return to Fairbury Speedway in 2023 for the 33rd Running of the Prairie Dirt Classic, July 28-29. The northern-Illinois event continues to be one of the biggest crown jewel events of the year for the World of Outlaws, drawing the best Late Model drivers from … Read more
It’s not often a rookie contender has a leg up on his competition. However, Tanner English has accomplished a feat that no other World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series driver has in 2022—win at Fairbury Speedway. As The Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet travel to Fairbury, IL for the Prairie … Read more
